High-Demand Cardiology Locum | 7-on/7-off Inpatient Coverage & Night Call
Job at a glance
Job description
Occupation: Physician
Specialty: Internal Medicine – Cardiology
Description
Seeking board-certified Cardiologists for a long-term inpatient locum tenens opportunity in Richland, Washington. This position offers a structured 7-on/7-off rotation, a consistent 12-hour daytime rounding schedule, and weeknight beeper call coverage.
December 2026 coverage is a priority, with ongoing needs extending through 2027. Physicians must be available for at least two full weeks per month and have a clean professional and credentialing history.
Opportunity Highlights
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Start Date: December 1, 2026, with priority coverage dates in December
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Schedule: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, with weeknight beeper call
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Rotation: 7 days on / 7 days off
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Commitment: At least two full weeks per month
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Patient Volume: Approximately 5–10 patients per shift
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Practice Setting: Inpatient cardiology with daily rounding
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EMR: Epic
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Ongoing Need: Coverage through 2027
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Call Response: 20-minute response time
Job Responsibilities
Conduct daily hospital rounds during scheduled coverage
Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
Respond to weeknight beeper calls and provide phone consultations as needed
Coordinate care with hospitalists, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other specialists
Document clinical assessments, treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations in Epic
Manage cardiac patients in appropriate inpatient and critical care settings
Support timely clinical decision-making and continuity of cardiovascular care
Qualifications
Board certification in Cardiology required
Active Washington medical license or eligibility through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)
Current ACLS and BLS certifications
Active DEA registration
Current CV required for consideration
Clean professional, licensing, and credentialing history
Ability to commit to at least two full weeks per month
Fellowship training preferred
Epic EMR experience preferred
Working Hours
Daytime Schedule: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Coverage Pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off
Call: Weeknight beeper call following the daytime shift
Call Response Requirement: 20 minutes
Guaranteed Hours: 12 hours per day
Monthly Commitment: Minimum of two full weeks per month
Assignment Duration: Ongoing, with coverage anticipated through 2027
Priority December Dates: December 1–13 and December 28–January 3
Skills
Cardiovascular consultation and patient management
Noninvasive cardiology
Echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
Critical care cardiology
Acute cardiac assessment and management
STEMI evaluation and management
Cardiac catheterization and invasive cardiology, as applicable to privileges
Cardiac rhythm evaluation and management
Epic EMR documentation
Weeknight call coverage and phone consultation